Global Business Perspectives

With the U.S. economy feeling the havoc of the credit crisis and reeling from bailouts and a presidential election, how does all of this affect the global marketplace?
In this interview with Yannick Greiner, Director of International Sales and Durakon Industries, we discuss the rising strength of the U.S. Dollar, the G20 meeting, and the […]

 

 #46 Global Business Today, Opportunity or Challenge? [25:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This interview with Mr. Epshteyn the President of Nova Shipping, is very informative for those readers who are interested in shipping their products overseas.  His international and educational background are fascinating.  He speaks 5 languages and has both a Masters in Science and a MBA.
If you are looking to export your products globally than knowing […]

 

 Eugene Epshteyn, Nova Shipping [18:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I ran across an article in the New York Times discussing how consumers around the globe spend their money. 
Be sure to check out the interactive graphic that breaks down international spending on the following global business areas:
1.  Clothing and Footwear
2.  Electronics
3.  Alcohol and Tobacco
4.  Household Goods
5.  Recreation
You can roll over each geographic area […]

There are a couple of ways you can start your exporting business.  First you can use a direct selling approach, which is the most ambitious and challenging approach because you have to replicate your entire operation in the new market.  Indirect selling is a bit easier for small businesses who want to enter a […]

Exporting can be very helpful to your business and just makes good business sense in today’s global business world.
How can exporting help your business?  Exporting has the potential to:
1.  Increase and diversify sales - raise your overall productivity
2.  Grow your company and increase the number of employees
3.  Expand markets, not putting all your eggs […]

Global Business has become a buzz word and many people are looking at how they can take their businesses globally. 
How do you get started?  Here are a few ways you can learn and keep up with what is happening in the global marketplace.
1.  Keep abreast of world events - these influence the international […]

 

 The U.S. Commercial Service and How It Can Help You [23:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Any U.S. company who is thinking about going global or entering a new market MUST seek information from the U.S. Commercial Service.  This resource is one that can help you with business connections, background checks, partnerships, market research and more.  Some of their services are offered for free and some are for a charge.  Either […]

The competitive landscape has gone global and it is only going to get more intense.  No longer do you only have to worry about the person down the street taking your business but you now have to compete with people who have the know how and technological desire in other countries.  Many businesses are […]

If you have thought about going global and haven’t known where to start, this interview may be the information you were looking for.  With a shared language, open and strong economy and interest in working with the U.S., Australia is a great place to do business.
Ian Smith shares his background in international trade, his […]

 

 Ian Smith, Trade Commissioner for Australia on doing business in Australia [16:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Middle East is located in the southwestern part of Asia and is comprised of 17 countries.  The Middle East is bordered by Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan. Egypt is often considered part of the middle east as well, even though it is part of the continent of Africa.
 
Main Industries: 
1.  Oil/gas […]